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Simple Garlic Butter Roast Chicken

This classic garlic butter chicken is the ultimate weeknight meal that the whole family will love.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 16, 2026
Simple Garlic Butter Roast Chicken
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Prep
15 minutes
Cook
75 minutes
Total
90 minutes
Serves
4

There is nothing quite like the smell of a roasting chicken filling your kitchen. It is one of those simple meals that feels special without requiring much effort from you at the end of a long day.

I love this recipe because the butter keeps the meat incredibly juicy while the garlic creates a wonderful crust. If you want the skin extra crispy, just make sure to pat the chicken dry with paper towels before you add the seasoning.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken about 4 pounds
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • half teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lemon halved

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

  2. 2

    Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and place it in a roasting pan.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, minced garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper.

  4. 4

    Gently loosen the skin over the breast area and rub half of the butter mixture underneath the skin.

  5. 5

    Rub the remaining butter all over the outside of the chicken skin.

  6. 6

    Place the lemon halves inside the cavity of the chicken.

  7. 7

    Roast for about 60 to 75 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

  8. 8

    Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving so the juices stay inside.

💡 Tips

Serve this with roasted root vegetables or a fresh garden salad. You can store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Use the carcass to make a quick homemade chicken stock.

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